Many of us live in a fast-paced world filled with highly processed food, high levels of stress and sedentary lifestyles. Yet, all this takes its toll on our bodies and many find themselves dealing with chronic health problems as early as their early 20s. While the majority of doctors seem to find the solution in the form of a pill, one doctor is taking a different approach. 

Dr Mani Kukreja (MD, MPH, IIN), Entrepreneur and Founder of Integrative Health and Wellness Practice "Livagewell" aims to take a holistic approach when it comes to health problems. She offers a full range of consultations and advisory support to help clients regain their optimal health, equipping them with an abundance of nutrition information and offering guidance and step-by-step plans on making the necessary lifestyle changes.  

Nutrition as the foundation of our health
After earning her Graduate degree in Medicine (M.D.), Kukreja went on to complete a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) with a major in women's health. It was here that Kukreja gained extensive experience in clinical research in the fields of cancer, heart disease, and chronic disease with nutrition interventions. During this time, she gained a deep understanding of the vital role nutrition plays in helping to treat disease and control the progression of illnesses. 

Kukreja herself suffered from autoimmune thyroiditis, and it was not until she made the necessary adjustments in her lifestyle such as implementing a low-inflammation diet that she realized just how transformative nutrition could be. 

She says, "I realised that this knowledge was powerful, and could help many others, so I decided to dedicate my time, energy, and knowledge to helping those who seek to reclaim their health."

You are in the driver's seat of your own health
It is easy to think that we are not in control of our own destiny when it comes to health, after all we do not make the decisions of what foods grace our local supermarket's shelves. Unfortunately, we do live in a time where there are entire aisles filled with chocolates and sweets, and fatty foods, yet Kukreja aims to put you back in the driver's seat when it comes to making better decisions around food. 

Her 21-Day Immunity Reset course takes a deep dive into the root causes of illnesses and understanding how the body works and what you can do practically to find deep and lasting healing. The intensive course offers step-by-step guidance on implementing healthy nutrition, stress management, and making better decisions around your lifestyle. The course can be used to treat a wide range of health problems from a compromised immune system, hormones and metabolism issues, or inflammation.
Education is key for the next generation

For the first time in history, we are the first generation that may not outlive the previous generation, according to health experts. While a startling reminder of the challenges we face, it also highlights the need for more thorough education around health and wellbeing so that we have a chance to change this rather dismal outcome. 

With social media pushing fad diets in our faces teamed with a plethora of conflicting information online, it is no wonder why people are struggling to make sense of what constitutes a healthy, well-balanced diet. However, Kukreja's 21-Day Immunity Reset course includes a 21-day meal plan where you will integrate immune-boosting foods into your daily diet, while she provides guides into superfoods and antiviral foods. 

Looking at the big picture
When people think about making changes to diet, they often focus on isolated food or foods, yet health and well-being are about pulling together all the different components of the diet, exercise, and emotional well-being for a long-term life change. If one of these aspects is not in harmony with the others then we will not be at our peak health. 

Kukreja aims to guide clients through the process of addressing all these areas since they are often intertwined. She tells us that although digestive issues like bloating and indigestion are often attributed to the diet, exercise also plays a beneficial role in promoting a healthy gut. 

A recent study in Canada found that the more physically active we are, the better our gut microbial diversity. Furthermore, since 70% of the bacteria in our gut are involved in numerous ways with the immune system, the healthier our gut is the healthier our immune system will be too. 

Final thoughts
Kukreja's holistic approach to managing health problems and promoting a path towards optimal health reminds us that there are many things we can do to take charge of our own health. She makes sense of some of the distorted information out there and presents us with easy-to-digest content and actionable plans to set us on the right path towards a healthy, abundant life.